China imposes sanctions on Paraguay and Belize ministers over their ties to Taiwan
China views Taiwan as part of its territory and sanctioned ministers from Paraguay and Belize over their ties to Taiwan. The sanctions include asset freezes and blocked entry to Hong Kong and Macau. The foreign ministry justified the actions citing sovereignty and security. The Trump administration opposes Chinese influence in the hemisphere.
- The People's Republic of China views Taiwan as part of its territory.
- Paraguay and Belize are among 12 countries with formal relations with Taiwan.
- The foreign ministry cited national sovereignty and security for the measures.
- China sanctioned Belize's foreign minister and Paraguay's communications minister, including freezing assets within China.
- The measures include barring entry visas to Hong Kong and Macau.
- The Trump Administration opposes Chinese coercion in the hemisphere.
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